Live Training: Automated Configuration w/ NetBox, Nornir, & NAPALM

"Helped me understand how tools integrate — which has always been the hardest part of network automation for me"

- Rubén Jiménez (Senior Network Engineer)

Overview

Join our Automated Configuration w/ NetBox, Nornir & NAPALM workshop — a hands-on, step-by-step guide to automating network configuration using open-source tools. Learn how to reliably automate changes at scale with real-world labs and workflows that replicate production-ready environments.

What You Will Learn

Query data from NetBox using GraphQL.
Render configuration with Nornir and Jinja.
Deploy configuration using Nornir and NAPALM.

Tools/Technologies Covered

NetBox – Source of truth
Nornir – Task automation framework
NAPALM – Network abstraction and device interaction
Jinja2 – Configuration templating
GraphQL – Dynamic querying from NetBox

Agenda

Module 1 – NetBox

Introduction to NetBox
How NetBox is used in network automation
Introduction to device types
Requirements for successful automation

Module 2 – GraphQL

Introduction to GraphQL
Using GraphiQL in NetBox
Building basic and filtered queries
Extending queries with device details
Using variables in queries

Module 3 – Nornir

Introduction to Nornir
Filtering hosts with advanced filters
Running built-in and custom tasks
Understanding and navigating result objects
Integrating Nornir with GraphQL and Jinja

Module 4 – NAPALM

Introduction to NAPALM
Building device connections with NAPALM
Using NAPALM getters to retrieve data
Deploying configuration using merge candidates
Validating config changes
Integrating NAPALM with Nornir

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Live 4hr Session

$499 / £369

📅 June 19th 2025
🕓 4pm–8pm UK (11am–3pm EDT / 8am–12pm PDT)

Live Training with Expert Instructors
Lifetime Access to Materials
Dedicated Learning Environment
Interactive Labs with Real-Time Feedback
Included Code and Scripts
Immediate Lab Assistance

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